CD Reviews – Jazz in Europe

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CD Review: Michael Dunlop, Bede

There are debut albums that announce an arrival, and there are debut albums that feel like they could only have been made by one person, rooted in one place, shaped by one very...

CD Review: Bobby Wiens, Focus

Denver-based drummer Bobby Wiens arrives at his second album as a leader with something to say — and the compositional confidence, the band, and the recording to say it...

CD Review: Diana Torti, Fearless

Humanity, nature and freedom are at the forefront of Diana Torti stunning new album Fearless. A vocalist known for her versatility and authenticity, Diana Torti presents an album...

CD Review: Eddie Bruce, For Dreamers and their Dreams

Eddie Bruce’s new album, For Dreamers and Their Dreams, is the sound of a seasoned vocalist finally stepping fully into the big band spotlight he has long cherished. Drawing on...

CD Review: Jasna Jovićević, Simple Joy

Simply Joy is the new album by saxophonist and composer Jasna Jovićević, released on 2 January on 33 Jazz Records. It features an ensemble conceived by Jasna herself:...

CD Review: Donny McCaslin, Lullaby for the Lost

Donny McCaslin’s “Lullaby for the Lost,” released on September 26, 2025, via Edition Records, is a striking continuation of his adventurous trajectory in contemporary jazz...

CD Review: Ginman Blachman Dahl, Play Ballads

Listening to Ginman Blachman Dahl’s “Play Ballads” feels like entering a space where time stretches and melody breathes. The Danish trio, pianist Carsten Dahl,...

CD Review: Nikola Bankov, Everwanted

Nikola Bankov’s 3rd album as a leader, “Everwanted,” presents a compelling fusion of jazz, Nordic synth-pop, and contemporary sonic textures that resist simple...

CD Review: Fergus McCreadie, The Shieling

Fergus McCreadie’s album, “The Shieling,” continues his exploration of Scottish folk influences through the prism of modern jazz, presenting a deeply rooted yet...

CD Review: Suntou Susso, Jaliya Silokang

Suntou Susso’s album, “Jaliya Silokang: The Path of a Griot,” is a thoughtful continuation of the long-standing Manding tradition, presenting a modern perspective...

CD Review: Ramona Horvath Trio, Absinthe

Ramona Horvath Trio’s latest album “Absinthe” stands firmly anchored in the mainstream jazz tradition, and that is precisely where its greatest strength lies....